Arsenal are considering the transfer of Lyon winger Malik Fofan

Arsenal are considering signing Lyon winger Malik Fofan ahead of the summer transfer window. This was reported by insider sources journalist David Ornshtein. The 21-year-old Belgian has been in the London club's interest for a long time and has even spoken to Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta. A transfer could be an attractive option for the English side after Lyon failed to make it to the main stage of the Champions League. Fofana has been playing for the French club since January 2024. During this time, he played 83 matches, scored 19 goals and gave 8 assists. In the current season, the Belgian has already scored twice in five matches — scoring against Fenerbahce in the Champions League qualifiers and Toulouse in the French championship. Arsenal's interest in Fofan has intensified amid changes in the team's attacking line. Gabriel Martinelli is close to a move to Al Hilal, while Gabriel Jesus is one step away from a move to Barcelona. Arsenal have already signed Christos Tsolis from Club Brugge this summer, who can operate on the left wing. At the same time, after the departure of Leandro Trossar to Beşiktaş and the possible sale of Martinelli, the Londoners can make another acquisition before the transfer window closes. Fofana joined Lyon from Gent for €17 million. His contract with the French club runs until the summer of 2028. Chelsea and Everton were also interested in the Belgian last summer.